Fragrance comparison

Indigo Mist vs Frosted Waves

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

4 wins

Indigo Mist

Clinique

3.77145 votes

Rank #38,243 OzonicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Frosted Waves

OriArome

2.176 votes

Rank #68,714 CitrusMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indigo Mist takes 4 of 4 categories.

Indigo Mist
Choose it for a ozonic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Frosted Waves
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Indigo Mist4/4

Frosted Waves0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Indigo Mist
Sillage & projection: Indigo Mist
Value for money: Indigo Mist
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Indigo Mist

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Indigo MistClinique

Frosted WavesOriArome

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 63%Had 13%Want 24%

2.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

145 votes

17%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate29

Category winners

LongevityIndigo Mist

SillageIndigo Mist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value58

Category winnerIndigo MistBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

white floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

rose69%

aquatic61%

citrus100%

marine92%

aquatic84%

ozonic77%

fruity69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both ozonic, citrus and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

AppleGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

Violet LeafJasmineRose Water

Base2 to 3 hours

CashmeranCedarAmber

Top

GrapefruitSea NotesPink PepperMyrtle

Heart

AppleViolet LeafLavenderCashmeran

Base

AmberLeatherSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesApple, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for Indigo Mist, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall20

Winter19

Day100

Night19

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIndigo MistHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Indigo Mist by Clinique is a fresh, dewy floral fragrance that captures the crisp air of an early spring morning. The scent opens with a sharp bite of green apple, bright grapefruit, and a light touch of rosy pink pepper. As the initial spray settles, violet leaf and delicate rose water create a clean, ozonic atmosphe…

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Frosted Waves by OriArome offers a salty ocean breeze balanced by crisp apple and spicy pepper. Launched in 2025, this unisex fragrance suits casual spring days and hot summer afternoons. It provides a clean, skin-hugging freshness that makes it an easy, uncomplicated choice for daily wear when you want a light marine…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Indigo Mist or Frosted Waves?

Indigo Mist takes 4 of 4 categories. Indigo Mist is rated 3.77/5 from 145 votes; Frosted Waves is rated 2.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Indigo Mist for a ozonic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Frosted Waves for a citrus and marine character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Indigo Mist or Frosted Waves?

Indigo Mist lasts longest (Indigo Mist 53/100, Frosted Waves 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Indigo Mist or Frosted Waves?

Indigo Mist projects furthest (Indigo Mist 47/100, Frosted Waves 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Indigo Mist and Frosted Waves smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, citrus and aquatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaf.

Is Indigo Mist or Frosted Waves better for summer or winter?

Indigo Mist suits daytime wear; Frosted Waves suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Indigo Mist and Frosted Waves?

Indigo Mist has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Rose Water, a base of Cashmeran, Cedar and Amber. Frosted Waves has top notes of Grapefruit, Sea Notes, Pink Pepper and Myrtle, heart notes of Apple, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Cashmeran, a base of Amber, Leather, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.